Female Football Week 2021
Date: Saturday 19 June 2021 – Sunday 27 June 2021
Female Football Week is a national initiative which gives the football community the chance to celebrate the immense growth of the women’s game and acknowledge existing players, coaches, referees and administrators in football.
In 2021 National Female Football Week coincided with International Women’s Day (8 March). Northern NSW Football Female Football Week is celebrated in season.
MARQUEE EVENTS
JOIN US FOR…
Saturday 19 June
Female Football Week: Level 4, Referee Course
If you have been thinking about becoming a referee but felt it was a overwhelming.
This Level 4 course is made up of only women and will provide participants with the education and training needed to become a referee. The day will consist of both theory modules as well as practical sessions on a pitch to enable you to begin officiating.
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, Speers Point
REGISTER HERE
Sunday 20 June
All-Female Coaching Game Training Certificate
Designed for coaches of players aged 13-16 years who are looking to develop their knowledge of 11v11 football. Coaches will leave understanding of game moments, good coaching behaviors, how to plan and conduct a session. How to effectively deliver clear messages to players.
Time: 9pm – 3pm
Location: Toormina Oval, Toormina
Coast: FREE (for all coaches registered in PlayFootball)
REGISTER HERE – LIMITED SPACES LEFT!
Monday 21 June
Newcastle Permanent Coaching Masterclass
Join Football Australia’s Girls Youth Development Manager Debbie Fisher.
Debbie will discuss approaches to coaching female footballers with a view to provide opportunities to view and discuss coaching methodologies to tailor the experience of the athlete’s environment to ensure the maximisation of enjoyment and potential talent. The workshop will also look at evidence-based research which looks at the needs of the individual and dispel myths of coaching females. Drives and motivations, and the way in which these are fulfilled are, for the most part, different for men and women.
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility or via Zoom
COST: FREE (for all participants registered in Playfootball)
REGISTER HERE
Monday 21 June
Come and Try Kick-On for Women (Singleton Heights)
Come and join us at Alroy Oval to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.
Time: 6pm – 6:45pm
Location: Alroy Oval, 99 Blaxland Avenue, Singleton Heights
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE
Tuesday 22 June
Primary School Gala Day
A fun day for primary aged students in years 3&4 and 5&6 to come and try football in a fun and social environment. Not just for those
who have played before – we encourage schools to bring students that want to try football for the first time!
Time: 10am
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
REGISTER HERE
Tuesday 22 June
Come and Try Kick-On for Women (Inverell)
Come and join us at Inverell Sporting Complex to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.
Time: 6pm – 6:45pm
Location: Inverell Sporting Complex, Touch Field 6, Eucalypt Dr, Inverell
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE
Wednesday 23 June
Club Administrators – Come and Try Kick-On for Women (Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility)
Come and join us at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility to discuss how your club could be involved with Kick-On for Women! Club administrators are encouraged to come down and talk to our Kick-On for Women Project Officer who will explain what Kick-On for Women is, how it can be delivered in a club environment and how your club can become more inclusive and supportive of your community.
This event is for all club administrators that are interested in running the Kick-On for Women program.
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, 13 Park Road, Speers Point
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE
Thursday 24 June
High School Gala Day
A fun day for students in years 7&8 and 9&10 to come and try football in a fun and social environment. Not just for those
who have played before – we encourage schools to bring students that want to try football for the first time!
Time: 10am
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
REGISTER HERE
Thursday 24 June
Come and Try Kick-On for Women FIVE5 (Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility)
Come and join us at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility to try our modified league for women, Kick-On for Women FIVE5! Kick-On for Women FIVE5 is an extension of the Kick-On for Women program in which we will play 4 x 10 minute quarters on the synthetic five-a-side fields. The league remains consistent with the Kick-On for Women philosophy of fun, inclusion and social connectedness through football. This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, 13 Park Road, Speers Point
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE
Friday 25 June
Referee Masterclass – POSTPONED
Join world class referee Kate Jacewicz as she speaks about her referee journey, the obstacles, her achievements and what a good referee needs to succeed. Receive a unique insight into professional refereeing as Kate spends over an hour speaking and taking questions from the audience.
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility or Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Saturday 26 June
Networking Evening
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of our women in football and our volunteers who have donated hours of service to growing and improving the women and girls game throughout northern NSW.
We will play host to Guest Speakers & award the 2021 NNSWF Female Football Week Award Winners & the 2021 NNSWF ‘C’ Licence Scholarship for Women recipients.
Sunday 27 June
National Premier League Match of the Round Match Official appointments – POSTPONED
FIFA referee Kate Jacewicz, accompanied by NNSWF local female match officials, will officiate the first grade National Premier League NNSW Match of the Round between Maitland FC and Newcastle Olympic FC. This is the first time in NNSWF history that a first grade NPL NNSW game will be officiated by an all-female crew.
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Cooks Square Park, Maitland or Online via BarTV
Cost: $10 (adult) $5 (concession) at the ground or broadcast live via BarTV
2021 REGISTERED CLUBS EVENTS
We want YOU to be involved, Register Your 2021 Event!
As part of Northern NSW Football Female Football Week, we encourage all Member Clubs to facilitate an event/activity.
First 30 member clubs to register a Female Football Week club activity will receive a FFW Club Activation Pack and go into the draw to win a $150 First Touch Football Supplies Voucher for the Club!
Event registrations should be submitted by 11 June to enter the draw and activation pack.
Register your event/activity today!
Ideas and descriptions of activities/events
2020 rebel FFW Award Winners
> Female Coach of the Year – Rachel Bax
> Female Administrator of the Year – Laura Ranger
> Male Champion of the Year – Stewart Hume
> Female Referee of the Year – Tanya Jones
> Female Player of the Year – Helen Moseley
2019 rebel FFW Award Winners
> Community Female Player of the Year – Jo Powell (Westlawn Tigers)
> Female Referee of the Year – Samantha Newell
> Community Male Champion of the Year – Derryn Nix (Kyogle SC)
> Community Female Coach of the Year – Rachael Oberleuter (Sawtell FC)
> Female Administrator of the Year – Lauren Fairfull (Greta Branxton FC)
For further details contact NNSWF Female Participation and Inclusion Officer, Annelise Rosnell or call 02 4941 7200.
